With plant-based diets becoming increasingly popular, Panda Express and fast food chains alike are eagerly jumping at the opportunity to add vegan options to their menus. With all of the meat, dairy and egg alternatives that are available, it’s becoming easier for restaurants to offer delectable vegan dishes.
Panda Express consistently works towards increasing its vegan options.
In February 2019, both Vegan Outreach and PETA influenced restaurants like Panda Express to take out chicken broth in the items that are classified as vegan/vegetarian.
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Vegan Orange Chicken at Panda Express
In August of 2021, Panda Express introduced vegan orange chicken for a limited time. With much success, the fast food chain was able to expand this vegan option to 70 locations in 10 U.S. states. The best part? This new menu item is made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein, which gives it the title “Beyond the Original Orange Chicken” (also known as BTOOC).
Vegan Appetizers at Panda Express
Vegetable Spring Roll
The only vegan appetizer available at Panda Express is the vegetable spring roll. However, it can also be enjoyed as a main dish. The choice is yours!
Vegan Entrees
- Eggplant Tofu
- Vegan Beyond-Meat Orange Chicken
- Vegetable Chow-Mein
Vegan Side Options
- Steamed Brown Rice
- Steamed White Rice
- Vegetable Chow-Mein (not all locations)
- Super-Greens
Vegan Sauces/Dips
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Plum Sauce
- Sweet & Sour Sauce
- Chili Sauce
- Potsticker Sauce
- Hot Mustard
- Soy Sauce
The above sauces are not only delicious, but are vegan-friendly too! The top sauce recommendations are the plum sauce when looking to slightly enhance your dishes flavor or the chili sauce if you’re looking to spice up your rice or chow mein. The next two that top the list are Teriyaki or Sweet and sour sauce.
Vegan Dessert Options
- Fortune Cookie
- Sweet Tea’s/Drinks
Does Panda Express Use Chicken Broth in their Vegetarian/Vegan Items?
Definitely not! This is thanks to petitions from Vegan Outreach and Peta in February 2019. The result was removing chicken broth from vegetarian and vegan-friendly items.
Are the Noodles at Panda Express Vegan?
Yes they are! There is a bit of a catch though! Although the noodles at Panda Express are vegan, they do share a wok. The woks are wiped clean after each use, but it is a key thing to remember if you are a strict vegan.
Does the Chow Mein at Panda Express Contain Eggs?
No. There is nothing on the ingredients list that states that Chow Mein contains eggs.
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Panda Express Vegan Options (Vegan Chow Mein Recipe and More)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable Oil
- 4 oz Dried noodles
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- sugar and salt to taste
- 1 carrot sliced
- 1 onion finely sliced
- 2 cups sliced cabbage
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- Optional green onions
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to the instructions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Fry the onions, carrots and cabbage over a medium high heat for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic, ginger, beansprouts, and salt then stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add noodles, sugar and half the optional green onions then mix thoroughly. Stir fry for 2 minutes, making sure to keep the ingredients moving.
- Mix with soy sauce and sesame oil. Serve and enjoy!
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